Swing with Bing
Swing with Bing

Swing with Bing

1940Movie13 minEnglish

A short-subject golf film at the fourth annual Bing Crosby Pro-Am at Rancho Santa Fe.

Read Reviews

Insights

Director: Various (Compilation)Genres: Musical, Compilation

Plot Summary

Swing with Bing is not a traditional film but rather a compilation of musical numbers and short film clips featuring Bing Crosby and other popular musical artists of the era. The film showcases Crosby's charismatic performances and his collaborations with vocal groups and other stars, highlighting the popular music and dance styles of the late 1930s and early 1940s. It offers a vibrant snapshot of the swing era's musical landscape.

Critical Reception

As a compilation film, 'Swing with Bing' was primarily appreciated for its collection of popular musical performances rather than its narrative or directorial merit. It served as an entertaining showcase for Bing Crosby's enduring popularity and the energetic swing music of the period. Contemporary reviews likely focused on the quality of the musical numbers and the appeal of the featured artists.

What Reviewers Say

  • A delightful collection of swing-era musical numbers.
  • Showcases Bing Crosby at the height of his popularity.
  • Features energetic performances from popular artists of the time.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this compilation film is not readily available. However, it is generally remembered as a nostalgic and entertaining collection for fans of Bing Crosby and swing music.

Fun Fact

Bing Crosby's recording of 'Swinging on a Star', featured in this compilation, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1944, though the song itself was released after the initial compilation of the film.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review